Oct 28, 2023 · Tetralogy of Fallot (teh-TRAL-uh-jee of fuh-LOW) is a rare heart condition that is present at birth. That means it's a congenital heart defect. A baby born with the condition has four different …

Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) is a combination of four congenital (present at birth) heart defects that affect infants and children. The defects occur together and change the way blood flows through the heart …

In most children, the cause of tetralogy of Fallot isn't known. It's a common type of heart defect. It may be seen more commonly in children with Down syndrome or DiGeorge syndrome. Some children can …

Mar 13, 2025 · Tetralogy of Fallot (ToF) is a condition in which a baby has four abnormalities in their heart at birth. These issues make it hard for your baby’s heart to send enough oxygen to their entire …

Though the exact cause of TOF is unknown, an association that has been observed is an anterior deviation of the infundibular septum that results in a misaligned VSD, with an overriding aorta …

Aug 5, 2024 · Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) is a congenital heart defect that can be diagnosed either before or after a baby is born. Learn more about TOF.

Feb 11, 2026 · Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) (figure 1) accounts for approximately 7 to 10 percent of all cases of congenital heart disease (CHD) and is one of the most common cyanotic congenital heart …

Tetralogy of Fallot is most often diagnosed in the first few weeks of life due to either a loud murmur or cyanosis. Babies with tetralogy of Fallot usually have a patent ductus arteriosus at birth that provides …

Dec 2, 2024 · TOF associated with rudimentary pulmonary valve leaflets, which occurs in 3% to 6% of cases, is known as “TOF with absent pulmonary valve.” In these patients, the main and branch …

Apr 25, 2022 · Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) is the most common cause of cyanotic heart disease, and many children born with TOF will require intervention early in life.